Support Research and Education in Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Disorders

The MGH Research Program and the Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center
The Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary referral center for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of both pituitary tumors and disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary region. The Center closely coordinates all aspects of care and offers the ready availability of endocrinologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and psychiatrists as necessary.

How You Can Help

Donations to the Neuroendocrine Educational and
Training Fund may be sent to the MGH Development
Office, Massachusetts General Hospital, 100 Charles
River Plaza, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114-2792, (phone
617-726-2200).

Checks should be made payable to the Neuroendocrine
Educational and Training Fund at Massachusetts General
Hospital, and will be added to the Neuroendocrine
Educational and Training Fund.

Voice: 617.726.7948
Fax: 617.726.1241

How Can You Support Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Research?

The Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital is unique in the number of talented scientists who have the opportunity to work in direct contact with clinicians in a leading medical center. The MGH Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center is renowned for treatment of disorders affecting the endocrine function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland and has one of the largest research programs in this area in the world. Areas of special expertise include:

Pituitary Tumors, Prolactin Disorders,

Cushing's Syndrome

Acromegaly

Neuroendocrine Effects of Radiation Therapy

Hypopituitarism and Hormone Replacement

Effects of Ptuitary Diorders on Oteoporosis Risk, and

The Diagnosis and Treatment of GH deficiency

The goal of MGH Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center is to develop and implement innovative therapies that will benefit people with neuroendocrine and pituitary disorders. The unique multi-disciplinary structure of the MGH Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center has helped make our center a recognized leader in this field since it's inception in 1985. Our work enables innovative approaches and treatment to come from investigators directly into clinical care. Our research funding comes almost entirely from NIH, foundation grants, and Industrial support. This support is targeted for specific projects, without funds for new innovative pilot studies or educational programs. Flexible funds to foster new ideas are critically needed. Many exciting research findings in the laboratory can lead to the development of new therapies. Your support can make a critical difference in the development of such therapies.

How You Can Help

Donations to the Neuroendocrine Educational and
Training Fund may be sent to the MGH Development
Office, Massachusetts General Hospital, 100 Charles
River Plaza, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114-2792, (phone
617-726-2200).

You may also make a gift through the MGH
Giving website. When making
a gift on line, indicate the designation as "Other,
MGH Neuroendocrine Educational and Training Fund."

Profiles of the Neuroendocrine Clinic: In 1985 the Massachusetts General Hospital Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center was founded, in order to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patients with pituitary and hypothalamic disorders.

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